COWBOY FOR A DAY
OVERVIEW
Schedule:
Mondays & Tuesdays, 5.5 Hours
10:15am - 3:30pm
Meeting Point:
Headin’ to Market sculpture
Group Size:
Max 40 people
Prices:
$220 per person
$180 per child 10 & under
COWBOY FOR A DAY
Stockyards & Legends Edition
Step into the heart of Oklahoma’s living cowboy culture with a behind-the-scenes day at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, the world’s largest live cattle market, where cowboys, ranchers, and auctioneers carry on traditions that date back more than a century. Learn how cattle trading works today, hear real ranch stories, and experience a side of Oklahoma City most visitors never see.
After the tour, head to the legendary Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, an Oklahoma City institution since 1910. Here, you’ll sample lamb fries — a true cowboy delicacy — and enjoy a classic steak lunch in a dining room filled with history, photos, and generations of cowboy lore.
The afternoon wraps up at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, where the stories you encountered earlier in the day come to life through art, artifacts, rodeo legends, and Western films. From frontier settlers to modern cowboys, this iconic museum offers a deeper look at the people and values that shaped the American West.
By day’s end, you won’t just have learned about cowboy culture — you’ll have lived it.
WHAT TO EXPECT
10:15 AM Check In at the ‘Headin to Market’ sculpture
10:30 AM Guided tour of the Oklahoma National Stockyards
11:45 AM Lunch at Cattlemen's: Lamb Fries, Sirloin Steak with Salad, Homemade Rolls, a Side & Tea
12:45 PM Depart for The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
3:30 PM Tour ends: your guide will wrap up the day, say goodbye and express your appreciation — a standard cowboy gratuity is about 18%.
Oklahoma National Stockyards is an authentic, working cattle auction. It is not a shiny, manicured tourist attraction. Guests should be aware of the surroundings including moving trucks and trailers, horses, and a crew focused on caring for livestock and the efficient sale of livestock.
Getting to the auction arena involves walking up wood plank stairs to the catwalk — a 100+ yard/meter long, narrow, elevated, wood plank walkway. Included are all of the smells and sights of a livestock market.
Stockyards City is like a western style small town with shopping, restaurants, and historic highlights.
Weather: Check the weather forecast in Oklahoma City.
Cancellations: Travel plans change, we get it! Full refunds are offered for cancelation requests received 72-hours prior to your scheduled tour. Unfortunately, refunds are not available with less than 72 hours notice because we have incurred expenses related to your booking.
